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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,462.01, 3,693.65 and 730.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,462.01, 3,693.65 and 730.59 is: 1,096.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,462.01 : 3,693.65 = 730.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,462.01/3,693.65 = 730.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,462.01x = 3,693.65 × 730.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,462.01x = 2,698,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,698,543.75/2,462.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.07

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